chola
/ˈtʃoʊlə/
noun
- A style of dress and makeup associated with Mexican-American women, often featuring dark lip liner, heavy eyeliner, and baggy clothing.
- Many young women in the neighborhood admired the chola style for its boldness.
- The fashion show featured modern takes on the chola aesthetic.
- She wore a classic chola look with winged eyeliner and hoop earrings.
- A woman or girl who is part of a Mexican-American subculture, often associated with a particular style and attitude.
- In the movie, the main character is a chola from East Los Angeles.
- The documentary explored the lives of cholas in the 1990s.
- My cousin was known as a chola in high school because of her style and confidence.